United States Department of Veterans Affairs
United States Department of Veterans Affairs
     Blind and Low-Vision Rehabilitation – Career Benefits

The Best Patients
Veterans and their family members are the best rehab partners. Veterans want their lives back. They want to read their mail, pay their bills, get where they're going, work hard, and play hard.

Cutting-Edge Rehabilitation
Technology creates amazing possibilities when treating veterans with visual impairment, and VA is dedicated to evaluating and providing it. From the long cane pioneered by VA to today's personal computers, global positioning devices, and optical character readers, VA embraces the application of cutting-edge technology and research in everyday rehabilitation situations. Read about other ways VA is on the cutting edge of technology.

Exceptional Education Support
VA recognizes the importance of ongoing education for employees and the benefit it provides to our patients. That's why we encourage our blind and low-vision rehabilitation professionals to take advantage of VA's abundant continuing education opportunities.

Outstanding Benefits
In return for their dedication to providing veterans with the best care possible, VA blind and low-vision rehabilitation professionals earn outstanding benefits:

  • Generous annual paid leave, including 13-26 days vacation, 13 sick days, and 10 Federal holidays
  • Competitive salaries and pay differential rates
  • Nationwide job transfer opportunities
  • State-of-the-art, CARF-accredited centers
  • Advanced education, scholarship, and internship opportunities
  • Comprehensive health, life, and long-term care insurance options
  • Care determined by patient need, not insurance regulations

Learn more about VA's robust Federal benefits package.



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